“The Talented Mr. Ripley” is a 1999 psychological thriller that captures the power of charisma and charm and the chess game of interpersonal politics. It explores themes of amorality and the triumph of evil, not so afraid to leave a sour aftertaste in your mouth.
A commercial and critical success, on a budget of $40 million, “Mr. Ripley” more than...
Atlanta’s very own king of misogyny, Future Hendrixx, Future Vandross, otherwise known as Future, has returned with a hefty 21 track record “High Off Life,” which is a pretty funny title knowing his past and lyrical content. It’s been a year since we last heard from Future. His last album “The WZRD” underwhelmed audiences but allowed me to go...
Video game development has never been more widespread and available to newcomers than before; in the modern age, it always seems like there is somebody with a brilliant idea and humble beginnings. Due to the influx of developers, keeping track of which titles show the most promise is difficult and the signs aren’t always clear. Despite this, there are...
‘Batman: The Long Halloween’
By: Colin Carney, SSW
For fans of the Dark Knight seeking an entry into his vast comic book history, look no further than the classic detective story “Batman: The Long Halloween.” Widely considered one of the greatest Batman stories ever told, “The Long Halloween” is a noir detective story through and through. Featuring an expansive cast of...
“Chasing Amy” is not the happily ever after romantic comedy that most people expect when they watch a rom-com. It is a film that delves deep into the themes of friendship, jealousy and what it means to love another human being. Everyone who has ever been in a long term relationship can relate to this film because it is...
COVID-19 has put a staggering halt on our everyday lives. Our whole routines have changed and the way we consume media and entertainment is changing drastically as well. We now have more time to stay at home and binge-watch whatever we can find on Netflix or Hulu and now more than ever streaming sites are the forefront of our...
“Becoming” opens similarly to the memoir of the same name — with former first lady Michelle Obama walking around her home. However, where the book is an intimate look into Obama’s life before and after her husband’s eight years in the White House, the documentary keeps her at a distance. Obama’s dazzling public persona and impassioned speaking grabs the...
Out in the distance beyond Halae’s Reef, a young girl spots a fleet of red-sailed ships that will forever change her life and that of her island community. This introduction is not unlike anything many have read in history books about colonization and Seth Dickinson’s “The Traitor Baru Cormorant” tackles the very tough questions of empire and all of...
Ever since its launch, Nintendo’s N64 has been a shining example of the jump from 2D graphics to full 3D video games. Video games in this era are often considered to be pioneers of the modern gaming space. While albeit limited, these games showcased major innovations with immersive experiences. These titles are often referenced and discussed even in modern...
The Good
By: Christian Valdez, CW
Chicano Batman’s natural ability to transform and redefine genres culminates in the evolutionary success of “Invisible People,” (2020) an unbound masterpiece of musical exploration.
The album is noticeably different from the last four LPs Chicano Batman released, but in a way that excites me as a fan of their music. The band’s first three releases (one...